Month: July 2025

  • July 29, 2025

    The Dangerous Truth About AI Coaching (It’s Not Actually Coaching)

    I’ve seen the notion recently of people using “AI Coaches” — that is, using it to get feedback to mentor and guide you to action.

    Heck, I’ve even used the language…before clarifying that by coach I really mean thing that asks me the most likely questions I didn’t think of.

    It almost always ends the same way: me challenging the AI, and then it responding, “You’re absolutely right…” before backing its way into my line of thinking. And look…even as someone who thinks he’s right a lot, there’s no way I’m “absolutely right” every time I talk to the AI.

    Because here’s the truth: AI cannot, and can never be, your coach. LLMs are information aggregators. They don’t think. They don’t know you. And if a chat goes on too long, it will get confused.

    The best they can do is tell you the most statistically likely answer. That’s not coaching. That’s a faster, less accurate form of Googling.

    It’s like when you’re at a bar and your friend says, “I think Morgan Freeman is dead,” because they saw someone tweet it.

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  • July 28, 2025

    The 3-Minute Brain Dump That Transformed My Work-Life Balance

    I used to lie awake at night thinking about tomorrow’s tasks and couldn’t be present with my family because my mind was stuck on work problems. Sound familiar? The game-changer wasn’t better time management—it was creating clear boundaries between work mode and family mode.

    After years of working until the last possible second and then feeling mentally scattered during family time, I finally did something about it. Now I have a system that lets me be fully present with my kids while knowing nothing important will slip through the cracks.

    I’ll walk you through my complete startup and shutdown routine system, from monthly planning all the way down to my daily brain dump.

    If you’re tired of checking email at the playground or thinking about work during bedtime stories, this episode will show you exactly how to create the mental boundaries that actually work.

    Do you struggle to stop thinking about work when you’re with your family? Take the Business Overwhelm Diagnostic and get the plan you need to fix it.

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  • July 24, 2025

    I’ve updated my /now page

    I just updated my /now page for the first time in a while, and it’s become much more comprehensive than before. I walk through all the new sections I’ve added – from current projects and media consumption to streaming services and personal details.

    There’s also a fun revelation about my five-CD changer playlist that’s surprisingly close to what I actually had back in the day.

    Check out my /now page here

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  • July 23, 2025

    Why I’m Trading Highlights for Voice Notes

    “What if I need it?”

    This is the justification for keeping anything you haven’t used in a long time.

    It could be mail, books, kitchenware, clothes, or anything else you’ve accumulated over time.

    For me, it’s cables. I have cables that would be completely unrecognizable to my kids. Heck…I have cables my wife probably never used. Because…”What if I need it?”

    Most other stuff I’m fine getting rid of — almost to a fault. I’ve overzealously thrown out things that were still very much needed, but that weren’t in use the day I got sick of the clutter.

    Clutter in the physical space drives me crazy. But clutter in the digital world…I almost never see that.

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  • July 21, 2025

    The Hidden Cost of Switching Tools (It’s Not What You Think)

    My dad’s furious “never again” phone call to some faceless company stuck with me for decades. Fast forward to last weekend: I’m rage-quitting Dropbox after a seemingly small slight.

    Sound familiar? If you’re a chronic tool switcher like me, you know that moment when you’ve had enough. But here’s what nobody talks about—switching tools isn’t just about clicking “cancel subscription.” That’s why today I want to talk about what the actual costs are, and how to determine when to switch tools — when it will cause more clarity than chaos.

    Are tools just part of the problem? Take the Business Overwhelm Diagnostic

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  • July 17, 2025

    Am I messing up not having a community? [Audio Note]

    I’m wrestling with a realization from Justin Moore’s 10K Brand Challenge – I don’t have a place for my audience to hang out and connect. I’m exploring options like Slack, Discord, and Circle, but feeling stuck on which platform makes sense for parent solopreneurs and my “chaos to clarity” framework development.

    This is a raw, unresolved brainstorm about community building and why I think it’s essential for my content strategy.

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  • July 17, 2025

    I made the mistake of trying to do it myself

    There are some things you can DIY well enough by watching a YouTube video or reading instructions.

    Smaller home improvement projects fall under this category. Over the weekend, I was able to rewire our new smoke alarm without shocking myself, for example.

    I was very proud of myself.

    There are some things you could probably manage doing yourself, but it’s far better if you hire a professional.

    Editing your own podcast and YouTube videos lands here. The time you spend for the quality you get isn’t worth it for most people.

    Back in the home improvement realm, we recently got a new smart lock, but I realized our exterior door doesn’t have a deadbolt, so we need to add one.

    I could probably do this myself…but the time/quality factor isn’t worth it. It will take me much longer, I’ll have to buy the right tools, and if I mess it up, we’ll need to get a new door.

    Then there are things you definitely shouldn’t do yourself. Replacing your roof if you’re not a roofer, or installing a new HVAC system.

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  • July 15, 2025

    How Bad Defense Ruins Even the Best Teams—and Businesses

    Long-time readers will know I’m a big baseball fan. I think it’s a great sport, and I find a lot of inspiration from it.

    And not always good inspiration.

    My favorite team, the New York Yankees, entered June in 1st place, leading by 5.5 games. That’s a pretty healthy lead.

    But injuries started creeping in, players got shuffled around, and now they’re in 2nd place, behind the Blue Jays a little more than halfway through the season.

    What’s most interesting is that it wasn’t their offense that failed them.

    They consistently scored five or more runs per game (20/38 games, starting from June 1), which should typically be enough to win.

    So why did they have a record of 18 wins and 19 losses? The issues ran deeper.

    The issues ran deeper.

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  • July 14, 2025

    Stop Explaining What You Do and Start Showing It with Charlotte Crowther

    Picture this: you’re on a discovery call, your kids are making noise upstairs, and you’re trying to explain what you do while mentally juggling dinner plans. Sound familiar? You’re not alone—and there’s a solution that goes way beyond just “trust me, I’m good.”

    I sat down with Charlotte Crowther, the mastermind behind some of the most recognizable frameworks in online business, to uncover how signature frameworks can transform your entire business. From eliminating the dreaded “so what exactly do you do?” conversation to creating content that practically writes itself, Charlotte breaks down why visual frameworks aren’t just pretty diagrams—they’re business-changing systems.

    We dive into the hidden costs of winging it every time, why acronyms aren’t always the answer, and how one simple visual can become the blood running through your business veins. Plus, you’ll discover the one question every solopreneur should ask before creating their framework.

    Wondering how you can take your business from Chaos to Clarity? Take the Business Overwhelm Diagnostic.


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    Top Takeaways:

    • Frameworks are knowledge organizers, not just pretty visuals — they give structure to your expertise using both verbal and visual elements to help people understand faster and remember longer. 
    • Start with the outcome, not your content — instead of mining through your 100 newsletters for a framework, ask “what specific result do I want to enable?” then design backwards from there.
    • Your framework becomes your business operating system — it informs your content strategy, sales conversations, course structure, and even team training, creating consistency across everything you do.

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  • July 12, 2025

    Why I’m Making My Podcast the Linchpin of Everything [Audio Note]

    I’m done letting AI dictate my content strategy and worrying about episode number parity while my downloads tank. After months of overthinking tactics, I’m simplifying everything by making my podcast the center of my content universe. Here’s how I’m cutting through the decision fatigue and getting back to what actually works: showing up generously for my audience.

    Article: How I Let AI Ruin My Podcast Content Strategy

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